F-55 Fighter and F-22 Super: Lockheed’s SECRET Weapon to Beat Boeing’s F-47!Welcome back to Skyward Fighter, your go-to source for the most advanced stories in aviation. Today, we’re diving deep into Lockheed Martin’s strategic response to losing out on the U.S. military’s Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) contract. It was a billion-dollar blow, but instead of bowing out, Lockheed is pushing the limits of its own legendary warbirds—the F-35 Lightning II and the F-22 Raptor. It’s a distinctly American thing to do—take something powerful and make it even better. Whether it’s modding your car for speed or upgrading your PC to run on ultra settings, we’re a culture of customizers. And Lockheed is leaning into that mindset with a vengeance. After Boeing claimed the crown with its futuristic F-47, Lockheed decided it was time to play their ace. But not with a brand-new fighter. With a new philosophy: Generation 5.5. You’ve heard of fifth-generation fighters. You’ve seen the hype for sixth-gen. But what happens when you hybridize both? Enter the Gen 5.5 revolution.”Let’s break down what Gen 5.5 really means—and why it could change the future of air combat.